MArch 1, 2026
Looking ahead
Tues, Mar 3
- Tag on Tuesday
- Washington DC Trip
Wed, Mar 4
- 8:30 am School Mass
- Washington DC Trip
Thurs, Mar 5
- 7:30 am Cloverbud Meeting
- 3:00 pm 4-H Meeting
- Washington DC Trip
Fri, Mar 6
- illumin8 (8th grade girls)
- 6th Grade Retreat
- Washington DC Trip
Dear Bluejay Family, As we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent, we hear the powerful account of the Transfiguration in Matthew 17. On the mountain, Peter, James, and John are given a glimpse of Christ in His glory — radiant, dazzling, unmistakably divine. What a gift that moment must have been! Before they walked back down the mountain and into uncertainty, before the confusion and trials that would follow, the disciples were strengthened by a glimpse of hope. God allowed them to see the light so they could carry it with them. Lent invites us to do the same. Like the disciples, we are called to listen — to trust that the Lord is leading us not only through moments of transition, but toward something even greater. May this Lenten season help us all fix our eyes on Christ and walk forward in hope. Grace & Peace, Erin B. Henry Principal
“'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.'‘” — Matthew 17:5
🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉
Something BIG is coming for St. Cecilia… and you will not want to miss it. On Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM, our Bluejay community will gather for a special moment that marks an exciting new chapter in the life of our school. This will be a celebration of vision, growth, and the bright future ahead for our students. We cannot wait to share this milestone with you and your family. For now, simply mark your calendars and stay tuned — more details are coming soon.
January Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
Please Welcome
Katie Fontenot For many years, Mrs. Katie Fontenot has faithfully served as Elementary Ministry Coordinator for both our school and parish communities. Her love for our students, her heart for ministry, and her steady presence have been a blessing to countless families. Next year, she will be all ours — serving St. Cecilia School full-time. We are incredibly grateful for her continued “yes” to our students and for the gifts she brings to our campus each day. We are blessed indeed.
Tricia Halphen We are thrilled to introduce Tricia Halphen as a new member of our St. Cecilia School family. Tricia will teach our third section of Kindergarten with the start of the 2026-2027 school year. A graduate of NISH and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Tricia brings 14 years of experience in early childhood education. She began her career in New Iberia public schools, where she developed a strong foundation in nurturing young learners during their most formative years. As a New Iberia native, she has always been proud to serve her hometown community. Now, Tricia is excited to begin a new chapter here in Broussard. In her own words, she is “looking forward to being able to teach in an environment where Christ-centered learning shapes the hearts and futures of students each and every day.” She is eager to grow not only as an educator, but also in her personal faith journey, embracing the opportunity that a Catholic school community provides to deepen her relationship with God while guiding students in their own faith formation. She is grateful for the opportunity to continue her career as an educator — guiding students academically, nurturing their spiritual development, and walking alongside them as they grow in both knowledge and faith. We are honored to welcome Tricia to St. Cecilia School. Even more special, she and her own children will now share in the joy of being Bluejays together. Renée Saunier I am delighted to introduce Renée Saunier as a new member of our St. Cecilia School family. Renée will join us in August, teaching first grade for the 2026-2027 school year. A native of Jeanerette, Renée has been shaped by Catholic education from an early age. She has carried those faith-centered values into her vocation each day. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and has been joyfully serving in early childhood education since 2003. Renée brings a wealth of experience to St. Cecilia. She has spent thirteen years teaching Kindergarten and ten years in 1st grade. Her career has included service at two Nationally Accredited Blue Ribbon Schools — St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School in The Woodlands, Texas, and Christ the Redeemer Catholic School in Houston — as well as the past five years at St. Pius X School in Lafayette. She shares that she feels “truly blessed and honored to be joining the St. Cecilia community,” and her mission as an educator is “to help students develop a lifelong love for God and learning.” Renée teaches with Christ at the center of all she does, fostering a classroom rooted in faith, teamwork, cooperation, and excellence. Her goal is to provide a positive, nurturing, and motivating environment where every child feels valued, confident, and inspired to grow both spiritually and academically. Renée was led to education through her admiration for Mother Teresa, whose example of service and compassion inspired her from an early age to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others — a calling that continues to guide her each day. Now residing in Broussard after twelve years in Texas, Renée is grateful to be home in Louisiana. She and her husband have one daughter who lives and works in New Orleans. In her free time, she enjoys family time, attending LSU football games, working out, shopping, creating arts and crafts, and working in the yard with her husband. We are truly blessed to welcome Renée to St. Cecilia and look forward to the many ways she will partner with our families to support each child’s spiritual, academic, and personal growth.
Stock The Lounge
PTC would like to treat our faculty and staff to a midyear, Stock the Lounge. Please click the link below to participate. Thank you all in advance for loving our Bluejay employees!
Spirit Shirt Fridays
We have opened our Fridays to allow for more Bluejay spirit along with the current spirit shirt, House shirt, and 8th grade shirt. As a reminder, only shirts and sweatshirts from our current spirit shop or approved vendors are allowed. Homemade shirts or SCS event shirts, i.e color run, Broussard Community Fair, etc. are not approved for Fridays.
Lagniappe Links
SCS MASS
Mass is at 8:30 on Wednesday and will be hosted by Mrs. Airhart's 5th grade. Guests may join us for limited seating in church, in the Narthex or PLC, or online at shbroussard.org/live. Please note that we have very limited seating available in the church. Guests will mainly be seated in the choir loft, Narthex, and Parish Life Center (PLC). Due to safety concerns, please do not stand in the back of the church near the doors to the Narthex.
MASS MUSIC
Below are next week's SCS Mass songs. You can find these and more in our SCS Mass Music Youtube playlist.
- Processional: "Come, Now is the Time to Worship"
- Offertory: "Reckless Love"
- Communion: "Oceans", "Sweetly Broken"
- Recessional: St. Michael the Archangel prayer (during Lent)
Hallow Highlight
14 Days of Prayer - Looking for ways to revive your prayer life or new ways to enter into prayer? Join Fr. Mike Schmitz, Bishop Barron, Sr. Miriam, Jonathan Roumie, Mark Wahlberg, and other world-class spiritual guides as together we experience the transformative power of prayer. Over the course of fourteen sessions, our guests will cover fourteen different prayer methods, focusing on the themes of listening to God in prayer and then being transformed to bear the fruits of charity and service.
prek/k shout out
PreK & K students recently spent time praying for the Sisters of Life and our very own Sister Maria Annunciata (Mrs. Karen's daughter & SCS alum). They made cards and art projects for Karen to take on her recent visit. Such a sweet and beautiful way to connect to Sister (far left in last picture) and her community!
6th Grade Retreat
Friday, March 6 from 8:30 -1:30ish 6th graders must bring their lunch and can wear uniform or jeans and spirit shirt.
8th grade service project
HUGE thanks to all the support of our service project! It was a beautiful outpouring of community and generosity! We are well on our way to making the prayer garden dream a reality!
illumin8
Friday at 7:00 in the Youth House- all 8th grade girls are welcome!
Mass for Dads
Our annual Mass for Dads will be March 18 at 1:00. Please see above for a link to RSVP or click HERE. The RSVP form will close on March 13.
Lenten Mission at Sacred Heart
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- March 10 Service Hours due, K-B Paraliturgy & Youth Ministry
- March 13 4th grade retreat at One Heart
PLan for success upon return!
Sunday Planning Meetings with your child
We have an active 4 weeks before we break again. Please make a strong effort to sit down with your child and make an action plan/"game plan" for the week with their academic needs and requirements. It may not always go according to plan or look perfect, but having it in the planner and discussing when you will complete homework and review for assessments are important for their success. We want to form them for independence, while still giving them the tools and guidance on how to plan ahead!
Make up work with absences
With various reasons for absences, it is important that there is communication with your child's teacher(s) on their absences and what needs to be made up. We implemented the "M" in the gradebook this year to assist with noting the missing assignments. Thank you for your partnership to help keep our students on track!
Quarter 3 Ends March 13
Quarter 3 AR points and Service Hours are due March 10.
HIS HOUSE
Student Feather of the Week
LOVE YOUR HOUSE. Represent it with pride. Mentor your underclassmen and realize your responsibility to keep the mission alive.
Feather Challenge
Find a younger student in your HOUSE and tell them what you love about being a member of House of Faith, Grace, Hope, or Love.
PARENT FEATHER OF THE WEEK
BE INVOLVED- Support and attend SCS events. Represent yourself and SCS in a positive light.
Feather Challenge
Attend a game or event hosted by SCS this week. Cheer for the bluejays and avoid negativity towards the opposing team.
Bluejay Bash 2026 will take place over two days, March 13 and 14. The celebration kicks off on Friday, March 13, with a Golf Tournament at Cane Row Golf & Turf Club, followed by a full day of Bluejay Bash favorites on Saturday, March 14, on the St. Cecilia School grounds. We’re excited to once again bring together our community for a weekend that supports St. Cecilia School and the students we are blessed to serve. Additional event details, sponsorship opportunities, and ways to get involved are included below. We hope you’ll join us for another memorable Bluejay Bash.
Support St. Cecilia School by becoming a Bluejay Bash sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels and include visibility across our golf tournament, cook-off, and on-campus events. Click below to view sponsorship options and complete the sponsor form. February 22nd is the last day to be featured on the t-shirt.
4 Person Scramble - $800 Included in your entry fee:
- On-course food and drinks
- Bluejay Bash branded items
- Cheater Package
- Special guest putter at a par 3 hole
Additional events include: Long Drive, Closest to the Hole, and more! Scramble winner prizes will be redeemable at the Cane Row Pro Shop. Golf carts provided by the course. Each golfer will receive one general admission ticket to join the fun the next day – cook-off, auction, raffles, and more! To ensure accurate shirt size, please register by February 23, 2025. We cannot guarantee shirt size substitution requests at the event.
Team cook or team eat? Honestly, we can’t decide either. Welcome to our Anything-Over-Rice Cook-Off, where bold flavors, friendly competition, and hungry judges come together for one unforgettable bite after another. With limited team spots available, now’s the time to grab your crew, fire up your best recipe, and join the fun. Team Registration $150 To ensure accurate shirt size, please register by February 23, 2025. We cannot guarantee shirt size substitution requests at the event.
The Nest Wristband (Youth) $25
- Includes entry into The Nest presented by LeBlanc Honda-Kia-Nissan – our youth area featuring an interactive DJ, inflatables, arts and crafts, yard games, and more
- Includes all-you-can-eat from our cook teams and a hot dog meal
- Includes all-you-can-play BINGO
Children ages 3 and under receive free admission.
General Admission Wristband (Adults) $10 PLAY ALL DAY BINGO Your entry includes endless games of BINGO - pull up a seat and spell out those famous letters for prizes galore. SILENT AUCTION Check out our auction online and view items in person on March 14 - from sought-after services to allocated finds, it’s the talk of the town. CONCESSIONS We’re serving up crowd favorites and beverages all day. Claim your youth hot dog meal here - free with purchase of entry to “The Nest.” BLUEJAY BASH RAFFLE Take your chance at some awesome prizes and earn your family incentive - it’s a win/win.
We share with you that Mr. Mike Froehlich will be stepping down from his role as Assistant Athletic Director. Over the past two years, Mr. Froehlich has served St. Cecilia with generosity and dedication, faithfully supporting our athletic programs and student-athletes. His steady presence, love for our Bluejays, and commitment to excellence have made a meaningful impact on our teams and our school community. After thoughtful consideration, he has discerned that this is the right step for this season as his youngest is finishing her Bluejay journey and he balances growing professional and family responsibilities. While we will certainly miss him in this role, we are deeply grateful for the time and care he has given to St. Cecilia. The investment he has made in our students and athletic program will continue to bear fruit. Please join us in thanking Mr. Froehlich for his faithful service to our Bluejays.
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